Evans says she used to watch "Shark Tank" from her living room with tears in her eyes because she wanted to appear on the show.

Evans says she used to watch "Shark Tank" from her living room with tears in her eyes because she wanted to appear on the show.

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THE PRODUCT: The judges passed on a deal with Evans' for her SWAG soap ($14.99 each) because her sales were too low. But the exposure from the show brought in customers worldwide and allowed her to move from manufacturing in her home to a Stafford warehouse with six full-time employees. less

THE PRODUCT: The judges passed on a deal with Evans' for her SWAG soap ($14.99 each) because her sales were too low. But the exposure from the show brought in customers worldwide and allowed her to move from ... more

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THE PRODUCT: The judges passed on a deal with Evans' for her... Photo-8062473.110650 - Houston Chronicle

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THE CONTESTANT: Fashion designer Gayla Bentley appears her with Sharks Daymond John and Barbara Cocoran. Bentley pitched her luxury collection for women sizes 12 and larger.

THE CONTESTANT: Fashion designer Gayla Bentley appears her with Sharks Daymond John and Barbara Cocoran. Bentley pitched her luxury collection for women sizes 12 and larger.

THE PRODUCT: Barbara Corcoran and Daymond John eventually invested in the company. But John cited Bentley's venture as a failure, telling the Democrat & Chronicle: "Gayla was a
sweetheart, but her husband could have run the business a little better." less

THE PRODUCT: Barbara Corcoran and Daymond John eventually invested in the company. But John cited Bentley's venture as a failure, telling the Democrat & Chronicle: "Gayla was a
sweetheart, but her husband ... more

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THE PRODUCT: Barbara Corcoran and Daymond John eventually invested... Photo-1270798.110650 - Houston Chronicle

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THE CONTESTANT: Steve Christian, owner of Christian's Tailgate, appeared on "Shark Tank" with his Table Jack, a product he invented to keep restaurant tables from wobbling.

THE CONTESTANT: Steve Christian, owner of Christian's Tailgate, appeared on "Shark Tank" with his Table Jack, a product he invented to keep restaurant tables from wobbling.

THE PRODUCT: The Sharks passed on Christian's invention, but the day after the episode aired his web site got 30,000 his and doubled his sales. His product is now nationwide in Landry's restaurants, Pizza Huts and other establishments. less

THE PRODUCT: The Sharks passed on Christian's invention, but the day after the episode aired his web site got 30,000 his and doubled his sales. His product is now nationwide in Landry's restaurants, Pizza Huts ... more

Mikaila Ulmer, 10, of Austin, owns BeeSweet Lemonade, which is sold in Whole Foods grocery stores. She was also given a $60,000 deal on the television show Shark Tank. She frequently makes appearances in Houston. less

Mikaila Ulmer, 10, of Austin, owns BeeSweet Lemonade, which is sold in Whole Foods grocery stores. She was also given a $60,000 deal on the television show Shark Tank. She frequently makes appearances in ... more